Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
1B2933
RGB
27, 41, 51
HSL
205, 31%, 15%
HSB
205, 47%, 20%
CMYK
47, 20, 0, 80
LAB
16, -4, -9
LCH
16, 9, 246
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 240
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, -5, -8
HWB
205, 11%, 80%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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